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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

INKSPIRATIONS COLOUR CHALLENGE #64

Here is the somewhat-challenging colour combo that Makeesha has come up with this week over at Inkspirations :

I love rustic, earthy, colours but despite my love for red, the addition of Poppy Parade to this mix really threw me!

Because the colours are strong, I decided to go with a clean and simple card. Ethan, my creative and gorgeous 10-year-old, said "Mum, I like this, but it doesn't look like one of your cards"!! It is a departure from my usual style; not much in the way of embellishment, other than the button I managed to find a spot for!

I did score a line just below the top of the coloured panels, to add a little interest. Stamping the sentiment 'sideways' was a change for me, but I liked the idea of stamping it in Poppy Parade ink, to complement the coloured panel to the far right.

I think this card is masculine enough to give to a friend who will be going through a rather long healing process after a recent accident.

Stunning!!! I love the clean style you have used for this card Christine. Yes, it is a daring departure from your usual gorgeous style, but you have executed it brilliantly. The balance of colours is perfect & the sideways sentiment is an awesome graphic element. :)